The Latest News From Melon Local

Stay in the know with the latest news in digital marketing, best practices and updates from Melon Local.

How AI Determines Which Business Is the Best

You know your business is the best. But when someone asks AI (Artificial Intelligence) for the best business nearby, does your name come up? And if another business gets recommended, what made AI choose it over yours? Let’s look at how ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity find business information and

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Illustration highlighting California on a map of the western United States to represent changes and challenges in California's insurance market

California’s Insurance Market – What’s Really Going On?

California’s top insurance provider sent shockwaves through the insurance world when they announced they would no longer accept new lines of business for home and commercial policies in California, effective May 27, 2023. State Farm cited “historic increases in construction costs outpacing inflation, rapidly growing catastrophe exposure, and a challenging reinsurance market” as motivating factors for its decision to pull out of the state, according to a company press release. 

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Portrait of insurance agent Meredith Baldridge featured in Melon Local's 5 Things I Love About Melon Local interview series

5 Things I Love About Melon Local: Feat. Meredith Baldridge

North Carolina insurance agent Meredith Baldridge has served her community of Brevard, NC for the past 20 years. Initially starting her career as an insurance claims representative, her agency now oversees the coverage needs of over 5,500 households. After being misled by other digital marketing companies promising more than they could deliver, she eventually found Melon Local in 2021 and has only seen her agency grow since establishing her fruitful

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Two business professionals shaking hands to represent strategic partnerships and networking opportunities for insurance agents

Smart Business Partnerships for Insurance Agents

As an insurance agent, it can take a village — or rather, community — to boost your visibility. Wherever you’re located, you should always partner with other types of businesses and industries to increase your leads and customer base. By forming strategic alliances with related businesses, you’re more likely to gain access to prospective clients you may never before have reached. Let’s take a look at some potential partnerships that

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Melon Local team members participating in activities that support employee wellness and mental health awareness

Melon Local Supports Mental Health Awareness Month

Melon Local is proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month this May. According to a recent study, about 1 in 5 adults experience at least one type of mental health illness each year. As a Nevada Top Workplace honoree, we understand the importance of creating a workspace that empowers our team members and facilitates growth and emotional wellness. In case you need some ideas on ways to make your workspace

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Melon Local team members celebrating the company's recognition as a 2023 Nevada Top Workplaces award winner

Melon Local Named a Nevada Top Workplaces 2023 Winner

We are proud to announce Melon Local was recognized by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Las Vegas Business Press as a Nevada Top Workplaces 2023 honoree. “When we built this company and culture during the beginning of COVID, we knew it would be a challenge to find people, much less the people we wanted to embody this company,” said Melon Local CEO and Co-founder Whitney Green. “We wanted to make

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Melon Local team members discussing remarketing strategies to help insurance agents reconnect with previous website visitors and leads

5 Remarketing Strategies for Insurance Agents

Increasing traffic to your website may be top-of-mind for your insurance marketing strategy, but what about those potential customers who don’t engage with you past the first click? Instead of letting those fresh leads spoil, try incorporating ad remarketing into your strategy. Also known as ad retargeting, remarketing targets people who have already interacted online with your agency but never converted from lead to customer. Whether it’s visiting your website,

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Whitney Green-Olson, CEO of Melon Local, speaking on stage during the AHA conference

AHA & Melon Local Host Successful Conference

In case you missed it, Melon Local helped rock the house as the official Title Sponsor of this year’s Agents Hosting Agent Conference V! We were happy to join around 900 insurance agents from all over the country in sunny Anaheim, CA from April 19-21 for three incredible days of workshops from some of the nation’s highest-performing agents. Being a leading voice in the insurance marketing world, we brought 16

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Portrait of insurance agent Kirk Baker featured in Melon Local's 5 Things I Love About Melon Local interview series

5 Things I Love about Melon Local: Feat. Kirk Baker

Santa Clarita insurance agent Kirk Baker has been an industry pro since 1989. Having obtained Lifetime Million Dollar Round Table and President’s Club statuses, as well as helping 10 of his former team members open their own agencies, Kirk knows what it takes to run a successful agency. In 2019, he even co-founded Team by the Minute — a phone-answering service that provides customer support for other businesses with a

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Melon Local team members discussing strategies insurance agencies can use to stand out from insurtech competitors

6 Ways To Set Your Agency Apart from Insurtechs

Insurtech companies are startups or established insurance companies that use technology to provide innovative and efficient insurance solutions. Typically, these companies target younger, tech-savvy customers. These companies often use data analytics, AI and other new technologies to streamline their insurance processes and provide customers with personalized and cost-effective insurance products. Similar to traditional property & casualty providers, insurtech companies offer a wide range of services, including digital insurance underwriting, policy

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Latest Blog Posts

Alisha and Judy featured in a “Know Your Melon” graphic for a blog about what to expect on a Melon Local demo call.

Get to Know Melon Local on a Demo Call: What to Expect

Alisha and Judy may have had a few surprises for each other in the video above, but, as our Directors of Business Development, they do know a lot about what it takes to level up your agency with Melon Local! So, what can you expect when you schedule a demo call with them? Let’s break it down! Tailoring the Demo to Your Interests After a warm introduction from one of

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Melon Local team member sharing emerging social media trends to help businesses stay competitive and grow their online presence

Social Media Trends to Keep You Growing This Season

Just like sweater weather and pumpkin spice, social media trends change just as quickly as the seasons, so it’s essential for insurance agents not to “fall” behind on the latest digital happenings across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. Let’s explore some of the latest social media trends that should be a part of your strategy, such as taking advantage of trending audio, video ideas and authentic storytelling. Sound Off with

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Mario Giraldo, insurance agent, featured in Melon Local's Interview with an Agent series discussing agency growth, customer relationships, and business success

Interview with an Agent: Mario Giraldo

Growing up in an immigrant household in the U.S., Mario Giraldo became well aware of the obstacles Spanish speakers face trying to navigate the insurance world. He often served as his family’s translator for official matters and found it frustrating how his parents would often be dismissed or left without answers due to their language barrier. This ultimately drove his passion to become an insurance agent in Kansas City, MO,

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Man speaking into a microphone beside the headline “Navigating the Noise” on a Melon Local insurance marketing blog graphic.

Navigating Market Fluctuations in the Insurance Industry

Are you staying competitive in the ever-changing insurance landscape? Melon Local can help! The truth is that the insurance industry has faced an unprecedented wave of market fluctuations driven by factors such as the lingering aftermath of the pandemic, persisting inflation, disruption in supply chains, natural disasters, evolving consumer trends and changing government regulations and laws. As you are familiar with, not only has the insurance industry been impacted, but

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Man speaking into a microphone beside the headline “Navigating the Noise” on a Melon Local insurance marketing blog graphic.

Melon Spotlight: Richard Viado

Paid Search Manager Richard Viado often works behind the scenes, but his impact is always front and center. From creating lead-generating Facebook ad campaigns to diving deep into data, Richard’s expertise drives quality results for Melon Local.  We caught up with him to learn more about his typical day and what updates may be in store with Facebook! Ready for your paid search to pay off? Book a demo today!

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Scott Grates, insurance industry speaker and agency leader, promoting his Melon University workshop on building referral-driven growth

Meet Melon University Speaker Scott Grates

Following the 2007–2008 Financial Crisis, insurance agent Scott Grates found himself in a tight spot. As a brand new agency owner with a wife and two babies at home, he had to make every dollar count. So, he tested every marketing strategy he could — Yellow Pages, direct mail, telemarketing and newspaper ads. A year later, he reviewed his various marketing efforts and realized there was one clear outlier that

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Participants holding illuminated lanterns during the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night event, supporting patients and families affected by blood cancer

How to Help Melon Local Support Light the Night

Melon Local is excited to once again participate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light the Night walk in Las Vegas on November 2. Since 2021, we’ve been proud supporters of this cause, raising over $5,000 to help fund the LLS’s life-saving work. For us, it’s more than just a walk — it’s an opportunity to stand with survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and contribute to the fight against

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Kirsten Nguyen, Senior Director of Client Success at Melon Local, featured in a “Client Success Story” blog graphic.

Client Success Story with Kirsten Nguyen

As an endless encyclopedia of SEO knowledge who’s always up to date on the latest digital marketing trends, it’s safe to say Senior Director of Client Success Kirsten Nguyen knows what it takes to deliver results. Listen to our conversation with her about how she helps our clients improve their online reputation, rank higher on Google through strategic organic search optimization and overcome hurdles with their digital presence — of

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Melon Local team members sharing marketing strategies to help insurance agents grow their life insurance business during Life Insurance Awareness Month and beyond

How to Grow During Life Insurance Awareness Month and Beyond

National Life Insurance Awareness Month may be in full swing, but there are plenty of opportunities to grow your business year-round — especially when you have a fruitful partner like Melon Local in your corner! Let’s discuss how you can empower your customers with knowledge and how we can help them make informed decisions about their life insurance needs during September and beyond. The Numbers Behind Life Insurance: Why It

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